Opportunity: Volcano Sensor Package Development.

Volcano Sensor Package Development. This is a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Order to Black Swift Technologies Inc., Boulder, CO. The requirement is for the development of an advanced sensor package with volcano observation flights for the USGS Volcano Science Center, Vancouver, WA 98683. To the knowledge of the USGS, Black Swift Technologies, Inc. is the only source capable of meeting all the described requirements below. Develop a highly robust intermediate-size fixed-wing UAS with a flight ceiling of 15,000 ft, an endurance of 90 minutes with a 5 lb payload, a large (8¿ x 12¿) payload section, the ability to fly in temperatures down to -20 C and corrosive environments, the ability to operate without a runway, and the ability to quickly create flight patterns specific to atmospheric sampling that are dynamically adaptable while in flight. Develop and integrate interchangeable UAS nose cones with volcano monitoring sensors that include gas sensors for CO2, SO2, H2S, an upward-looking ultraviolet (UV) spectrometer, a 3D wind sensor, sensors for temperature, RH, and pressure, GPS, as well as a nadir photogrammetry camera and RTK geotagging capabilities, and a gimbaled or forward-looking video camera. Develop a high-data-rate long-distance telemetry system that will allow video to be streamed back to a base station (>25 km distance) in real time and improved base-station display software to allow the video to be displayed along with real-time sensor data in color-coded flight routes as well as real-time spectroscopic analysis of the incoming UV spectral data. Perform test flights and volcano observation mission at target location and including all flight logistics such as flight permissions, equipment and operator deployment, and data acquisition. Other characteristics include two horizonal acoustic beams with 50 or more measurement cells, internal 0-10m pressure sensor, internal tilt sensor, and noise filter to reduce night noise levels. The purpose of this notice is to satisfy the requirements of FAR Subpart 5.2. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all responsible parties may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. No solicitation will be issued. A determination not to compete this action based upon responses received is in the sole discretion of the Government. Responses are due no later than 08/26/2019 1300 EDT. Response shall be submitted to Stewart Evans by email at sevans@usgs.gov. All responses shall be limited to 10 pages. No hard copies or submissions to FedConnect will be accepted. NAICS 541715 R&D in the Physical Engineering and Life Sciences.1,000 Employees POC: Stewart Evans (916) 278-9334 or sevans@usgs.gov.